So this weekend i went to change the fluids on my '95 425 Magnum i acquired last week. Per the manual, i was supposed to drop a skid plate to change the tranny fluid...well, when i looked under there i could instantly see the drain plug for the transmission. I was able to change the fluid without dropping or removing anything but the plug.

So, how critical is it to have this skid plate? I mean, what does it all cover? Anyone have a picture of it?

Is it worth hunting one down and if so, is Ebay my best choice?

Anyone seen a front diff casing for a 2011 Sportsman 500 HO? Cracked the bolt threads. Appreciate any help.

I am looking at a couple of used machines and trying decide between these two. The choice is between a 2013 Sportsman 800 EFI and a 2017 Sportsman 570. They are about the same price, similar hours and miles. This will be my first ATV, using for hunting, ice fishing, and around the farm. Some of the questions I have are:

1) Ultimately, which machine and why?
2) What is the right price for an almost 6 year old 800EFI with 1000 miles?

As ATVs get older, do you get concerned about repair parts availability? I know it's been a problem for some brands other than Polaris. I hope to own for 10 years. I don't know much about the 800EFI engine and drivetrain. It appears 2014 was its last year in production. I have heard really good things about the newer 570. My primary concern is reliability and longevity.

added a back up light to the 850. Switch is a waterproof push button i 33lb 3M outdoor double sided taped to the throttle control. Power from a unused orange and white ignition wire under by the battery. wires ran soldered, shrink wrapped, and loomed. Rounded off radiator support as the battery already has too much hooked to it. its a Grote BZ301-5 lamp

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We got a little snow & I decided to go play !! And these Backcountry Tracks are awesome !! ... If there's snow. I know they won't work in all situations like the Tatou's might, but so far, in this deep soft snow, they shine !! :yahoo:













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We got a little snow & I decided to go play !! And these Backcountry Tracks are awesome !! ... If there's snow. I know they won't work in all situations like the Tatou's might, but so far, in this deep soft snow, they shine !! :yahoo:













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Interested in knowing what you are all using. Looked at the Pro Cam but I know there are others. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Hey everyone, I just recently purchased my first Can-am. I'm not new to the brand or sport, I've owned many ATV's in the past and Skidoo's before, but this is my first venture into owning an Outlander. The last machine I had was a '14 Bruteforce. While it was a good machine the power does not compare to the 1000XT I bought. I gotta say, I wish I had bought a Can-am sooner!